How Ultra-Processed Foods Differ From Other Processed Foods

There may likely be times when you supplement your diet with frozen pizza, pre-packaged meals, fast food, and canned soup. These cuisines are delicious and easy to prepare. However, consuming too many of them might be harmful to your health due to their extreme processing.

However, not all processed food is the same. Most foods go through some kind of processing to make them fit for human consumption.

Leah Silberman, R.D., a registered dietitian at Medical Offices of Manhattan, defines ultra-processed foods as those that have undergone an excessive amount of processing and include many chemicals, preservatives, and artificial components. Read the article.